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1987- Birth Year (IBM PS/2 released, setting stage for personal computers)
Sets standards for personal computers
The PS/2 | IBM. (n.d.). Www.ibm.com. https://www.ibm.com/history/ps-2 -
World Wide Web is Born
Tim Berners-Lee introduces the first website. Giving way to the most powerful researching tool. -
Mac and PC Labs in schools.
Gave students the hands-on experience with computers and allowed for more diverse teaching/learning -
Internet Explorer 1.0 launches
Paved the way for easy and reliable internet browsing.
Internet Explorer 1. (2024). WinWorld. https://winworldpc.com/product/internet-explorer/10 -
Google Begins
Google launches and soon revolutionizes internet searches.
Google. (2004, August 19). How we started and where we are today - Google. About.google. https://about.google/intl/ALL_us/our-story/ -
First iPod Released
Modernizing how music is listened and purchased. -
Xbox Live Launched
A year after the launch of the Xbox, they released an online playing platform that allowed subscribers to connect with players throughout the world. https://www.ign.com/articles/thanks-for-the-memories-xbox-live-gold -
Motorola Razr Flip Phone Released
Motorola releases colored screen cell phone. Making a strong fashion statement.
A Visual History of the Motorola Razr. (n.d.). PCMAG. https://www.pcmag.com/news/a-visual-history-of-the-motorola-razr -
Facebook begins, bringing way to the Social Media Era
Started to connect Harvard students but quickly expanded to multiple campuses across the nation. History.com Editors. (2019, October 24). Facebook launches. History; AE Television Networks. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/facebook-launches-mark-zuckerberg -
Twitter is launched
Expanding on the social media era, Twitter is launched to create an additional way to communicate throughout the world. -
iPhone Launches
Apple introduces the Apple iPhone, bringing way to the Smartphone Era. -
Ipad Released
Changes the way people interact with touchscreen devices -
Netflix Goes Digital
Netflix begins to shift from DVD's to a digital platform. Allowing for subscribers to view direct from device. -
Remote Work Boom
Zoom, Microsoft Teams and remote learning/work takes off due to Covid-19. -
ChatGPT Launches
ChapGPT releases, launching the modern day AI-powered chatbots. Leading to mass transformations throughout the world. -
AI integrated in all modern technology
I believe that all modern technology will come standard with AI. This includes cooking appliances and food storage as well. Tv's will no longer require a remote as everything can be controlled through voice interaction.